Pathology of Breast Cancer

Although the normal anatomy of the breast is relatively simple, a myriad of hyperplastic, atypical, and frankly malignant processes exist. Though a histologic continuum exists, the natural progression of breast disease is not always on a continuum. Moreover, the distinction between hyperplastic, atypical, and frankly malignant processes rests on subtle qualitative and sometimes quantitative features. The treatment of breast-related lesions has always been, and continues to be, a multidisciplinary task. A general understanding of histopathologic features of breast disease will allow clinicians to identify scenarios that are potentially inconsistent with the working diagnosis.

Source: Surgical Clinics of North America - October 17, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Omid Bakhtar Source Type: research